Tire Pressure Check; Battery Maintenance; Mower Blade Stop Time; Change The Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton 2691485-00 Manual Del Operario

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Check the front axle oil level.
*
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Clean the battery and cables.
Check the tractor brakes.
*
Every 250 Hours or Annually
Change the transmission oil and filter.
Check the tractor brakes.
Every Fall and Spring
Check the mower deck gear box oil.
See Dealer Annually
Lubricate the tractor and mower.
Mower blades check***
* Whichever come first.
** 4WD models only.
*** Check the mower blades more often in regions with sandy
soils or high dust conditions.
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check the engine oil level.
Clean area around muffler and controls.
Every 100 Hours or Annually
Replace the spark plugs.

Change the engine oil.

Replace the oil fuel filter, if equipped.
Service the air filter.
Clean the pre-cleaner (if equipped).
Service the exhaust system.
Every 250 Hours
Check the valve clearance. Adjust if necessary.
Every 400 Hours or Annually
Replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
Service the cooling system.
Clean the oil fins.

Tire Pressure Check

For correct traction and best mowing performance, make sure
that the tire inflation pressure is 12-14 psi (0,82-0,96 bar).
Refer to Tire Pressure Check in the Maintenance Schedule.
Also, see Tire Inflation Pressure in the Specifications section.
Note: The Tire Inflation Pressure can be slightly different from
the "Maximum Inflation" shown on the side of the tires.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the
negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in
this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame
by a tool.
ENGINE
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) cables first.
2. Disconnect the POSITIVE (red) cables last.
3. Remove the battery as shown in Figure 8.
4. Clean the battery surface with baking soda and water.
5. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
6. Lubricate the battery terminals with petroleum jelly or
non-conducting grease.
7. Install the battery.
8. Connect the POSITIVE (red) cables first.
9. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) cables last.
Charge the Battery
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine can be the
result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical
component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the
problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery,
see Clean the Battery and Cables.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included
in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery
until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher than 10
amps.

Mower Blade Stop Time

WARNING
If the mower blade does not come to a complete stop within
5 seconds, the clutch must be adjusted. Do not operate the
machine until the correct adjustment has been performed by
a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer.
The mower blades and mower drive belt must stop within
five seconds after the electric Power Take-Off (PTO) switch
turns OFF. If the mower drive belt does not stop within five
seconds, see a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer
for repairs.
Change the Engine Oil
1. Put the rider on a level surface. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Stop the engine and remove starter insert or key.
3. Clean the oil fill and filter areas.
4. Remove the dipstick (B) and put it on a clean cloth.
5. Disconnect the oil drain hose (A, Figure 9).
6. Carefully remove the cap (B Figure 9) and lower the hose
into an approved container (C).
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